By far, the greatest scam I’ve ever seen involves a long-controversial 6-acre vacant plot of beachfront property in Long Beach known as the Superblock. Despite many promises of developments . . .
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6/4/15
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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency was scheduled to hear from hundreds of residents at a hearing on Wednesday as the agency considers iStar’s request for a 25-year tax break, which …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/3/15
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Long Beach firefighter Chris Koehle, 26, recalled the sound of a loud gunshot on the night of April 10. He was riding in one of two Fire Department engines that were heading south on Long Beach Road …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/29/15
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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has rescheduled a public hearing on the iStar development on the long-vacant Superblock property, as the developer seeks a 25-year property tax break.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/20/15
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The new paramedics were welcomed at a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall last Friday, and are part of the administration’s effort to restructure the Fire Department.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/20/15
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Residents, local officials and environmental groups came together on May 16 to participate in ‘Hands Across the Sand,’ a peaceful display of unity against offshore drilling and seismic testing. …
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By Matthew Ern
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5/20/15
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After a successful inaugural Sisters in Arms Weekend Retreat last year, Long Beach resident and Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Ali Bardeguez-Perkins is working hard to make the female military gathering …
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By Andrew Coen
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5/8/15
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Hundreds of people crowded the sixth floor of City Hall on Monday, calling on representatives of South Nassau Communities Hospital and the state Department of Health to fully invest $154 million in …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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4/15/15
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State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced last month a new database and information-sharing system to identify, track and clean up hundreds of …
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By Matthew Ern
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4/8/15
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I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . .
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3/20/15
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